SMEs

SA fintech to host free eCommerce Virtual Summit

Cape Town-based online payment processing service PayFast in partnership with Insaka eCommerce Academy will be hosting a free eCommerce Virtual Summit this month. The event aims to…

Digitalisation will put South Africa ahead as we move beyond Covid [Opinion]

Many businesses have relied on technology for their survival over the past year. The Covid crisis has demonstrated its importance in terms of adaptability,…

Nedbank launches ultra-marathon to support small businesses

South African financial service provider, Nedbank has launched Nedbank Runified: Breaking Barriers, an ultra-marathon that is aimed at breaking the 50km world record and…

First Circular Agribusiness Accelerator in East Africa to launch

Established by Bopinc and Village Capital O-Farms will be the First Circular Agribusiness Accelerator in East Africa. O-Farms will be the First Circular Agribusiness Accelerator in East…

Challenging times ahead for SMEs looking for new leads: POPIA and marketing your business

Being a small business in this operating environment is not an easy feat; the past 12 months have been extremely challenging for SMEs operating…

Applications for Grindstone Accelerator programme now open

Applications for Grindstone’s accelerator programme, an initiative tailored towards scaling up high-growth and innovation-driven SMEs in South Africa, are now open. Applications close at…

Airbnb extends initiative to support SMEs in Joburg

International home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced that it will be extending the host-led initiative ‘Support Jozi, Shop Local’ to provide continuous support to SMEs in…

New payment tool launches for local SMEs

Lulapay enables SME businesses to have their invoices paid faster allowing business owners to manage their cash flow more effectively. Lulapay’s platform ensures that…

Facebook to open an office in Lagos in 2021

Facebook has announced its plans to open new offices in Lagos, Nigeria in 2021 and aims to continue its support for tech based SMEs…

Solarise Africa secures $10-million investment

Kenya-based clean and renewable energy leading company, Solarise Africa has secured $10-million in funding from a Series B investment round from French development finance…

Economic revival lies in buying local [Opinion]

As we celebrate Heritage Day today in South Africa, Karl Westvig, CEO and founder of Retail Capital shares his views that local SMEs hold…

New e-Commerce platform launches to support SMEs

A new e-Commerce platform, ShopESpot, has launched and aims to provide SMEs, business owners, and entrepreneurs an easy-to-use the platform to move their business…

WIN: SMEs stand a chance to win R10 000

Founders of South African SMEs are encouraged to participate in a national survey and win R 10 000 in cash. Finfind, one of South…

Tips for SMEs impacted by the pandemic

A number of small and medium enterprises which struggled financially due to the impacts of lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic, offer insightful tips to…

New capital loan fund launches for SA SMEs

Local SMEs can apply for a loan with the launch of a new capital loan fund. Founded by Yellow Pages which is owned by Telkom Business in partnership…

Xero to take on traditional accounting software companies

Since Ventureburn reported on Xero’s partnership with Sasfin Bank, we had a chance to speak to the MD for Xero’s operations across EMEA, Gary…

More startups should leverage big data during festive seasons, says FNB

Big data doesn’t just benefit big business. According to head of analytics for FNB Business, Yudhvir Seetharam, more startups are leveraging the power of…

SA small business to face tough 2016 if opportunities overlooked

South African small businesses can expect a tough 2016, but there remain opportunities for those willing to search them out. In a presentation delivered…

Survey: South African business owners put more time into work than life

A quarter of respondents in Sage‘s new survey have compromised personal relationships for the sake of business success. Sage polled 200 South African small…

Study: fewer than half of SA’s SMEs use cloud services

According to a report by research firm World Wide Worx, the number of SMEs in South Africa using cloud services has jumped 10% since…

Is forcing banks to lend to SMEs a good idea?

India’s reserve bank recently introduced new measures under its long existing priority sector lending policy that mandate banks to lend a minimum percentage of…

SA’s new e-procurement portal hopes to boost SME opportunities

The announcement last week by South Africa’s Minister of Finance Nhlanha Nene in his budget speech that the National Treasury would launch an electronic tender…

My Business Expo is calling for all keen SMEs in Johannesburg

The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) is gearing up to host its 7th My Business Expo in Johannesburg, South Africa. In an effort to…

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